Word
groveling
/ˈɡrɔvəliŋ/
adjective
卑躬屈膝的;奴颜婢膝的
Showing excessive, servile respect or submission, often to gain favor or forgiveness.
- 1.
Showing excessive, servile respect or submission, often to gain favor or forgiveness.
表现出过度的奴颜婢膝的尊敬或屈从,通常是为了获得好感或宽恕。
- 2.
Of an animal, having the belly or face towards or on the ground.
动物腹部或脸朝向地面
趴伏的;匍匐的;表现出过度的奴颜婢膝的尊敬或屈从,通常是为了获得好感或宽恕。;动物腹部或脸朝向地面;匍匐的;卑躬屈节的
In use
The dog was groveling at its owner's feet, begging for forgiveness.
His groveling apology was so excessive that it made everyone uncomfortable.
She refused to engage in groveling behavior just to get a promotion.
Connections
Word family
- grovelings
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用于贬义,描述卑躬屈膝的态度。
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